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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-20

THERE was so much science
about the kilrain- Smith interna-
tional mill that the men of muscle
could como to no definite con-
clusion. The great question of
physical supremacy must,it appears,
remain undecided so far as the
Udited States and England are con-
cerned until there shall have arisen
some pugilist with possibly less ifs
tic science but more head smashing
power. This is our boosted civiliza.
ton.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-20

A man in a Western town hang
ed himself to bed-post by his
suspenders. The Coroner's jury,
which was composed Of mothers,
decided that "tbe deceased came to
his death by coming home drunk
and installing himself for his
pants"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-20

AS one swallow doesn't make a
summer, so a single snowflake does
not make a winter; but it is never
theless a good sign of the times to
see "the old woman picking her
geese" her Christmas geese.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-20
Holiday Excursion T ickets on the Penn
Sylvania Railroad.

In pursuance of the usual custom, the
Pc nsylvania Railroad Company will sell
Christmas aud New Year excursion tick
cts between ali ticket stations on its main
line aud branches at reduced rates. The
tickets will be sold on December 23rd,
24th. 25th, 18th. 30th, and 31st, 1887, and
January 1st and 2nd, 1888, good for re-
turn trip until January Bird, 1888, inclu-
slve.
These tickets viii enable the public to
visit friends and enjoy the social pleasures
of the glad season Ut trifiiBg expense for
railway fare.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-20
NOTICE.

ANNAPOLIS SAVINGS INSTITUTION,
December Goth, 1887.
hEMBERS Of this Institution will
W meet at the Office on
MONDAY. January 2nd. 1888.
at - o'clock M. far Tie purpose Of elect
ing TWELVE DIRECTORS to serve
during the ensuing year
EUGENE NORTHINGTON.
ls2O Secretary and Treasurer.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-20

The man who wrote the Message
meant what he said and said what
he meant. Now let Congress put
politics in the background and
bring candid craftsmanship to the
front
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-20
VIM. NJ. ABBOTT. EDITOR.

THE confirmation of Secretary
Lamar still hangs fire before the
judiciary Committee in the U. 5.
Senate.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-20

TUESDAY. DEC. 20. 1887.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-20

e-Thfa paper has larger bona fide CIR
culation than all the papers In the CITY OF
Annnnnlln Combined
The Democratic advocate., 1887-11-26
The Story of A SLAYER.

The other day heard Il story from
sea captain who has been all over the world
and finally settled near Atlanta, the best
place, he says, he has ever found. Among
the seafaring men he knew before the war
was captain that had been SLAYER. Once
he had cargo of 300 slaves, sailing with
them from off the coast of Africa to Cuba.
After few days sail he saw he was chased
by a United States man of war. If he was
caught with the slaves the penalty was
death for him and his crew, and his cargo
was worth $4,000. So he had two in
centlves to get away, and made his prep
aratloDs for either event-escape or capture,
lie hung the heavy iron cable or chain that
holds the anchor all around the hull of his
vessel, on the outside, just below the edge
OF the deck. 1t was held by some cleats.
These cables are so heavy that man can
hit only about two feet of one. Then he
had the 300 naked negroes brought on deck
and each ones wrists crossed aud tied fast.
They were then placed along tile gunwales.
facing outward and leaning over, and
strong cord fastened the hands of each one
to this heavy iron cable just below them on
the outside,
Then the captain awaited the result of
the race. He had on every stitch of can
vas his poles could carry. If he could run
till dark he hoped to dodge the steamer and
be out of sight before another day. But
the sun did not go down fast enough, and
the steamer came on too fast. There was
at last no hope of escape The crew stood
ready with axes; the captain raised his hand,
and in an instant every cleat was knocked
loose. There was a sudden jerk, over went
the negroes; there was for an instant a fringe
of 600 black heels in the air, and cable and
negroes were gone to the bottom. Com
modore Maury says the pressure of water
at great depths is such that fishes cannot
go there to devour and chemical decompo-
sition cannot take place. So these negroes
are down there yet, still tied in a circle to
that iron cable. with their heads down and
heels up, in the eternal stiffness Of those
depths.
As soon as the man Of war came up
lieutenant boarded the SLAYER and fe;2ad
plenty signs of negroes, but not single
slave, And the captain was not arrested.
He soon had another cargo of negroes,
which he this time successfully landed and
sold in Cuba. On his return tc Boston,
however, he and his mate fell out, and the
mate told on him. The captain ran away
to Cuba and was not prosecuted. After
awhile his friends succeeded in getting a
pardon for him from the president, and he
returned to Boston, where he now resides
wealthy, happy and respected He told
this story to his old friend, who told it to
me. As for the poor negroes jerked over
the guuwales so suddenly headforemost into
the water forever--well, they were captured
while trying to capture some other negroes
to sell, and ouly suffered the fate they were
trying to impose on others of their own
kind.
The Democratic advocate., 1887-11-26

The next day Yuddi found him still
wearing the cloak, and with its spotless
purity unsullied.
SHOW is it that you alone have been
able TO wear this for day?"
Il will try to tell you my daughter. /
am very old and have no wants but food
and clothing. When | ask for money for
these, | speak the truth. l ask no man to
build me house or a temple; therefore,
seek no more than my daily food l have
no friends whom I must hatter and no en-
emies l need fear. l have outhved all but
my love for God and his creatures, and
have no aim but to do good to them,
tell them that for their welfare here and
hereafter they must refrain from evil, and
| call to them hourly to leave the wrong
and seek the right. What reason have ]
to tell anything but the truth? | thank
you for your cloak, and I hope to wear ii
till die"
The Democratic advocate., 1887-11-26
IS ACRES IN WOOD LOTS.
CHERIFFs SALE.

By virtue of writ of ieri facias, issued
out Of the Circuit Court for Carroll county, at
the suit of Mary Rosensteel against the goods
and chattels, lands and tenemenIs of Henry
Dukelart, and to me directed, have seized
and taken in execution all the right, title,
claim, interest and estate. at law and in
equity of the said Henry Dukebart, in and to
the following property, viz All of Lot No,
6, on the plat of survey filed in cause No.
1892 Equity, in the Circuit Court for Carroll
county, situate lying and being in Carroll
county, in the State of Maryland, containing
lOl SQUARE PERCHES OF LAND,
more or less. 1t being the same land con-
veyed to Henry Dukehart by Charles W..
Winemiller, Trustee, by deed dated December
29tb, 1882, ,and recorded among the Land Re-
cords of Carroll County in Liber F. I. S..
No. SO, folio 1872, &c. | hereby give notice
that on
AONDAP, the Lslh day of December,
at 2 o o'clock, p. m, at the Court House door,
in the City Of Westminster, Carroll county,
Maryland, will offer the above property, SO
seized and taken in execution, at Public Sale,
to the highest bidder, for cash.
JOHN T. LYNCH,
noy19 Is Sheriff.
The Democratic advocate., 1887-11-26
Select Aoetrp.
NO rIME LIKE THE OLD TIME.


There is no time like the old time, when you and
were young,
When the buds of April blossomed and the birds of
spring time sung.
The gardens brightest glories by summer sun are
nursed;
But, OH the sweet, sweet violets, the flowers that
open first
were born,
wherewe lifted up our eyelids on the splendors Of
the mornl
From the milk white breast that warmed US, from
the clinging arms that bore,
Where the dear eyes gistened Ger us that will look
on us no more.
There is no friend like the old friend who has shar
ed our mourning days!
No greeting like his welcome, no homage like his
praise
Fame is the scentless flower, with gaudy crown of
gold: olls
But friendship is the breathing rose with sweet in
every fold.
There is no love like the old love- that courted
in our pride;
Though our leaves are falling. falling, and were
fading side by side;
There are no blossoms all around us with the colors
of the dawn,
And we live in borrowed sunshine when the light
ofdsy is gone.
There are no times like the old times-they shall
never be forgotl
There is no place like the old pace-keep green the
dear old spot,
There are no friends like old friends-may heaven
prolong their lvesl
There are no loves like the old oves-God bless our
loving wives
The Democratic advocate., 1887-11-26
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The Democratic advocate., 1887-11-26
has no FEELING.

Fate has no feeling.
Forbeafance may cease to be virtue.
Fools names and fools faces oft appear
in public places.
Froth is sure to come to the surface.
First come first served.
Friday is the best or worst of days
Good goods come in small packages.
Go not IN the way of Wall street.
Greed kills the goose that lays the gol-
den eggs.
Guess work is good as any-ifit it hits.
Good blood tells.
Human nature semper idem.
Hunger is good sauce
He laughs best who laughs last.
He is best served who serves himself.
Heaven helps those who help them
selves.
Half loaf is better than no bread.
Honesty is the best policy.
Honesty is its own reward.
Harder the storm the sooner over.
Hard to teach an old dog new tricks.
1t is easy to advise other folks.
1t is long lane that has no turning.
1t takes all sorts Of people to make a
world.
1t never rains but it pours.
Il is the truth that cuts.
Il is an i'll wind that blows nobody
good.
1t is bad luck to turn back.
1t is good luck to turn back once.
1t is poor rule that won't work both
ways.
1t is easy to make straw men.
1t is well to have the courage of ones
convictions
1t takes two to make bargain.
1t takes two to quarrel.
1t takes smart man to be fool.
1t is no use to save dimes and scatter
dollars.
1t makes all the difference as to whose
OK is gored.
1t makes all the difference as to which
end of horn comes foremost.
1t all goes in ones lifetime.
1t is never too late to mend.
If the shoe fits, wear it.
IF woman browns, hunt her up stream
IfWishes were horses beggars might ride
In multitude of counselors there is wis
dom.
Ill news travels fast
Jack of all trades, master of none.
Know which side of your bread is but
tered.
Least said soonest mended
Learn to run yourself and be oantent,
Lazy folks take most pains,
Lose your due, get no thanks.
Live and learn.
Live and let live
Let not zeal outrun discretion.
Let the devil have his due.
Little cares bring heavy griefs.
Little leaks sink great ships.
Little pitchers have big ears,
Little boats should keep near shore.
Little folks should be seen, not heard
Listeners hear no good.
The Democratic advocate., 1887-11-26
TO CREDITORS.

The undersigned. having settled in the
Orphans Court of Carroll county, an account
of the personal estate of Theodore A. Bixler,
late of said county, deceased, and ascertained
the balance in her hands for distribution, ae.
cording to law, among the creditors of said
deceased, hereby gives notice to said credi-
tors to file their claims against said deceased,
Wills for Carroll county, on or before the
9th day of December. 1887, preparatory to .
distribution of the assets of said personal
estate to be made amongst said creditors
under the direction of the Orphans Court Of
Carroll county, on the 9Th day of December,
1887. After the final ratification of said dis
aribution by the Orphans Court aforesaid,
the undersigned will be prepared to pay to
each of said creditors their respective divi
dends according to said distribution.
REBECCA E. BIXLER,
noyI2 At Administrative.
The Democratic advocate., 1887-11-26
CT. NICHOLAS
y FOR YOUNG FOLKS.

Since its first issue, in 1873, this magazine has
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Bayard Taylor Frances Hodgson Burnett, James T
Fields John G. Whittier indeed the list is so long
that it would be easier to tell the few authors d
note who have not contributed to 'the worlds child
magazine"
THE EDITOR, MARY MAPEs DODGE.
author of Hans Brinker or, The Silver Skates u
and other popular books for young folks,-and for
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ST. NICHOLAS IN ENGLAND.
1t is not alone in America that St. Nicholas has
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THE COMING YEAR OF ST. NICHOLAS
The fifteenth year begins with the number for
November 1887. and the publishers can announce
Serial and Short Stories by Mrs. Frances Hodgson
Burnett, Frank r. Stockton, H. II. Boyesen, Joel
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Johnston Louisa NJ. Alcott Professor Alfred Church
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the State and War Departments etc, are conducted,
Joseph 0'Brien, a well known Australian journalist
will describe 1.-The Great Island Continent; Eliza
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Why not try St Nicholas this year for the young
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The Democratic advocate., 1887-11-26
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

This is to give notice that the subscribers
have obtained from the Orphans Court oi
Carroll county, in Maryland, letters tes'
JOHN STUDY.
late of Carroll county, deceased. All persons
having claims against the deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the yonch'
ers thereof legally authenticated, to the sub
scribers, on or before the 18th day Of June,
1888; they may otherwise by law be ex-
eluded from all benefit Of said estate.
Given under our hands this 7th day oi
November, 1887.
ALBERT STUDY,
NELSON STUDY,
noyl2 At Executors.
The Democratic advocate., 1887-11-26
TO CREDITORS.

- This is to give notice that the subscriber
has obtained from the Orphans Court of Car
roll county, 10 Maryland, letters of admins
trstson on tie Personal Estate Of
JOHN SELLERS.
Late Of Carroll eoanty. deceased. All persons
having claims against the deceased are warned
70 exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereol
legally authenticated, to the subscriber, on OF
before the 9th day of jane, 1888; they
may otherwise by law be excluded from all
benefit Of said estate.
Given under my hand this slst day oi
October, 1887. =
uoy5 At Administrator, d. b. n. C. {. a.
The Democratic advocate., 1887-11-26

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The Democratic advocate., 1887-11-26

A gentleman, who is somewhat deaf, is
the owner of dog which has become the
terror of the neighborhood. The other day
he was accostedby friend, who said, aGood
morning, Mr.. S-Your wife made US a
very pleasant call last evening" "I'm
very sorry, Game the startling reply 'I'll
see that It doesn't ocecuF again, for I in
tend to keep her chained UP after this
The Democratic advocate., 1887-11-26

A lawyer was talking before Wisconsin,
Judge on the weakness Of certain p1esump-
tive. evidence, when the Judge Interrupted
him with: "Yon reedn't talk any more
about that. This eonra Is presumed 70
know Something 20 this the lawyer
mnrmured: a0nly another proof 81 Tie
weakness of all prescriptions,
The Democratic advocate., 1887-11-26

Customer Ito coal dealer): aHaye you
got any name for those scales Of yours ?"
aI never heard Of scales having name. :"
ssWell, you ought to call your scales Am
bush. You see, they are always lying in
weigh"
The Democratic advocate., 1887-11-26
HALL.

As our store has been enlarged and i'm
proved by glass front, we send out our fall
greeting to our many friends to visit our es-
tablishment. Our increasing trade necessi-
tated large store, and we have it. We also
have the goods requisite to make our store
attractive. Oak Halls reputation is that
there is no description practical. Our goods
are always found to be as advertised. The
only difference is we don't advertise one-half
we have. Our goods that we advertise you
viii find in stock, and not on paper. 1t is
useless for us to attempt to tell of our stock.
All who visit our store can testify to the
above.
OUR DISPLAY OF DRESS GOODS
This fall is superior to any we have ever
shown, our prices lower than ever, and, as
our facilities have been increased, we hope to
do you good by trading with us this fall.
DRESS GOODS IN ALL SHADES,
From SC up to 5Oc, 75c and 81; Sl.40 81 inch
Cloth at Soc. Does it sound cheap? We
have them. Beautiful line of Tricots, Cloth
and fine French Mistuns, from 40c to 50c and
60c; handsome Combinations from 60c to 81;
beautiful line of Black Goods, from 25c to
$l25. We still handle our celebrated Black
Silk at 81 and $1.25, guaranteed not to cut;
Trimmings in Velvets, Pushes, Colored Silks
and Satin Rhadamas, q beautiful line; Braids,
Braided Ornaments, Buttons and all to match;
our Flannels are always superior in quality
and price; our Domestics are lower than ever
before all through the line. If you want to
see the champion l0-4 White Blanket of Car
roll county call at Oak Hall. We ask $1.25
per pound, weigh to 81 pounds; we bought
rs pairs, and are selling fast. Do you know
we have an immense stock of
MEMS, YOUTHS & BOYS CLOTHING,
from $1.9e to $40 suit; 0vercoats all prices.
We also can show our youths and fastidious
young men beautiful line of Cassimeres from
25c to SIS per yard, not in sample, but right
here in stock; beautiful line of Ladies' and
Cbildren's Coats are on the way, and will
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Goods, all the very latest.
OUR BOOT AND SHOE DEPARTMENT
Is immense. Evitt's Shoes the ladies all
want, the misses will have and the children
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solid. Splendid line of Robes and Buggy
Blankets. In Carpets we have them from l5c
in hemp up; home made Rag Carpet, A, &c
per yard; Ingram and Brussels at all prices;
Smyrna Rugs, Druggets, Oil Cloth and Brus
sells Rugs, all prices; we can save you big
money in Carpets. We handle them by the
roll, and not by sample. We solicit your
trade because we feel we can do you good.
Our increased trade we attribute 10 our fair
dealings with all. We hope to receive a
liberal share of your trade during the fall and
winter season. Thanks for past patronage.
Very respectfully yours,
GEO. C. ANDERS,
ects If New Windsor, Nd.
The Democratic advocate., 1887-11-26
noy19
DATIFIcATIoN NOTICE.
Ii The Orphans Court of Carroll County.
0croBER Term, 1887.

0cToBER Term, 1887.
Estate of Daniel Harmap, deceased.
On application it is ordered this 18th day
Of November, 1887, that the sale Of the real
estate of Daniel Harman, late of Carroll
county, deceased, made by James A. G. Bond,
administrator de bonis non with the. last will
and testament annexed of said deceased, and
this day reported to this Court by the said ad-
ministrator, be ratified and confirmed, unless
cause be shown TO the contrary on or before
the Sd Monday, 18th day, of December, next;
provided copy of this order be inserted for
three successive weeks in some newspaper
printed and published in Carroll county, be-
fore the 2nd Monday, 18th day, of December,
next
ing gr5bs report siates the amount of sale to be
received five ducks stiEbty dollars ($l $50. 00)
threw the lowest and got FIVE du.-
Michael Ham and James Boylen eadnw~.
a turkey, and Charles Singer a duck, at a
rattle al shugh's butcher Shop on Monday
evening.
The Democratic advocate., 1887-11-26

A Washington man tells of quarrel be.
tween two negro boys. The larger boy,
with great volubility, was applying every
sort Of abusive epithet. The younger boy,
leaning against fence and steadily regard
ing the speaker with sullen scowI, waited
for halt. At last it came.
"Is you doneg"
ayes, is done.
Then slowly aud coolly the younger said;
"All dem t'ings you said I is, you is
dem.p